The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
